Make more effective use of Iron, Steel, Dwarven, Orcish, Ebony, and Daedric armors.

Governing Attribute: Endurance

Increasing your skill in Heavy Armor will eventually earn you recognition and additional benefits. As...

...an Apprentice of Heavy Armor, your plate mail is no longer damaged as swiftly from combat.

...a Journeyman of Heavy Armor, your plate mail is no longer damaged as swiftly from combat.

...an Expert of Heavy Armor, your plate mail no longer encumbers you as much when you are running or swimming.

...a Master of Heavy Armor, your plate mail no longer encumbers you at all when you are running or swimming.